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They’re talking about bringing the All-Star Game back to Dodger Stadium, which is something, though it’s hard to know how excited to get over the possibility. At first blush, with the next three games all scheduled in National League parks, it doesn’t sound promising that the Dodgers could host the game in 2018. But new Commissioner Rob Manfred stopped by Monday to talk to the Dodgers and afterward told the media that discussions about the possibility had at least been initiated. “I’ve had some preliminary conversations with Stan Kasten about an All-Star Game in L.A.,” Manfred said. “I’m aware of what the facts are in terms of how long...

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